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[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago
[-] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah, after reading each link provided, you're reaching. I'm not sure if you're paid to be a shill or just brain washed, but the decriminalization is overwhelmingly recognized as a benefit to humanity.

[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Not in Oregon it's not. Source: I live here. I watch it DAILY.

The #1 problem we have is that there's NO incentive to get treatment. If you get caught with drugs it's a $100 fine and that fine gets waived if you call a toll free number and ask about treatment. You don't actually have to GET treatment, all you have to do is ASK about getting treatment.

16,000 people ticketed, 137 called the treatment line. Tons of people using the free needle exchange and naloxone though.

https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/14/oregon-drug-decriminalization-measure-110-grants-treatment-recovery-services/

It's just not working. Likely it will be repealed in the next election.

https://philomathnews.com/drug-decriminalization-stumbled-in-oregon-and-other-states-are-taking-note/

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/oregons-drug-decriminalization-flaws/283-6b5c022f-f437-4476-ba44-c6d163ca6d7b

[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

If the entire world does something successfully and you don't. Where do you think the problem lies?

[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

The entire world has universal healthcare, think that might be the difference? 🤔

[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

That's definitely part of it. Decriminalization was always supposed to be paired with treatment.

[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Supporters here all talk about "the Portugal model" but completely forget that Portugal forces people into treatment.

If there's no real incentive to get treatment, addicts will not get treatment. (Shocked Pikachu Face).

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